Turkish Airlines Counts 7.2 Million Passengers for May
Turkish Airlines carried 7.2 million passengers in May, latest monthly operational figures for the carrier show.
Since January of this year, 32.8 million passengers have flown with Turkish Airlines – a 5.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Last month saw load factors of...
Tourism Ireland on Promotion Trail in Nevada, at GTM West
Tourism Ireland – together with four tourism companies from Ireland – is attending the annual Global Travel Marketplace West (GTM West) in Henderson, Nevada, this week.
GTM West is a busy three-day event, involving a programme of bespoke one-to-one appointments and networking sessions. The event offers...
Supplier Spotlight: Fly to Brazil with Iberia
ITTN's Supplier Spotlight is on Iberia.
If you are planning a trip to Brazil, Iberia offers an excellent travel option to make your journey smoother and more convenient with a seamless connection through Madrid. Here’s how you can travel hassle-free.
Fly from Dublin to Madrid:
Iberia...
ITTN’s Maria Uchoa Reports from The Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024
The Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024 has officially commenced at the JW Marriott Khao Lak in Phang-Nga, promising a showcase of Thailand's tourism offerings until Friday, 7 June. ITTN's Maria Uchoa is in attendance, bringing first-hand coverage of the event.
Mr. Sermsak Pongpanit, the...
Pennsylvania – the Great American Getaway – Comes to Dublin
This morning, members of the Irish travel trade joined Greg Evans and Julie Greenhill, along with representatives from six regions and cities in Pennsylvania at the Hyatt Centric, Dublin, to learn all about this incredible State.
In this article, we take a look at each...
Dalata Hotel Group Opens 4th Property in Manchester
Dalata Hotel Group has officially opened its fourth hotel in Manchester, doubling the presence of its Maldron brand in the English city.
The hotel is called the Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter. The new 4-star, 188-bedroom Manchester hotel is Dalata’s 54th in total – covering...
Caffè Nero Doubles its Presence at Belfast City Airport
Popular coffee shop chain Caffè Nero has announced an expansion at Belfast City Airport.
The café chain – which has a significant high street presence across Ireland and the UK – has unveiled a new store in the Departures Lounge at Belfast City Airport. It...
Climate Concerns Boosting Staycation Bookings, Survey Suggests
Nearly three-quarters of Irish holidaymakers are planning to holiday on the island of Ireland this year, with climate damage concerns, renewing demand for staycations, research shows.
A survey of consumers from both the Republic and Northern Ireland, by the Hastings Hotels Group, shows that 74%...
Irish Holidaymakers Facing Threat of Summer Flight Chaos as Aer Lingus Pilots Vote on Strike Action
Irish holidaymakers could be set for major flight disruptions this summer, with the prospect of Aer Lingus pilots going on strike.
That possibility has come into sharper focus this week; with pilots formally opting to vote on strike action as the long-running pay dispute at...
Widerøe Airlines and Partners Undertake Irish Agent FAM Trip to Norway
Norwegian carrier Widerøe Airlines - which is now flying three times weekly from Dublin to Bergen – recently hosted an agent fam trip to Norway together with Visit Bodø, Fjord Norway, North Norway and Visit Bergen.
The trip, led by Jo-Ann Raleigh of ASM-Ireland which...
Cathay and Singapore Airlines to Collaborate on Sustainability Initiatives
Cathay and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a broad range of sustainability initiatives. These collective efforts are aimed at advocating for the development and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Asia-Pacific region, a critical...
Etihad and China Eastern Airlines Sign Historic First Commercial Joint-Venture Between a Chinese and Middle Eastern Airline
Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines have signed a joint-venture to cement the strategic partnership between the two airlines.
The historic milestone, signed at Etihad Airways’ headquarters in Abu Dhabi, marks the first commercial JV between a Middle Eastern airline and a Chinese airline.
The Etihad...
French ATC Strikes: Ryanair Cancels 100 Paris Flights; Sends Ursula von der Leyen ‘Act or Quit’ Ultimatum
Ryanair has cancelled 100 flights to and from Paris Beauvais today due to the latest French air traffic controller (ATC) strikes, and has again called on the EU Commission to take urgent action to protect passengers.
Ryanair noted that, since 2023, there has been 84...
Visit Belfast Launches Ambitious 3-Year Strategy for Tourism Growth
Visit Belfast has launched an ambitious new 3-year strategy for tourism growth with plans to strengthen and elevate the appeal of the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods to drive new growth and fresh exploration.
Launching its new strategy, the Belfast City Region’s official destination marketing and management...
Destination Management Company Odyssey International Unveils New Ownership Team
Destination management company Odyssey International has announced a new chapter in its illustrious history, with a new leadership team taking over ownership of the company.
The new owners, consisting of Yvonne Colucci, Sharon McEneaney and Kev B Shannon, bring a wealth of experience and a...
Co Down Travel Catering Firm Wins Big at WTCE in Hamburg
Co Down-based quality on the go food company, DELI LITES IRELAND has won a prestigious global award for its gourmet take on the humble ham and cheese toastie; wowing the judges at this year’s World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg.
WTCE...
Follow The Camino Joins Operational Excellence Awards 2024 as Finalist
Follow the Camino was nominated as a finalist at the Operational Excellence Awards 2024, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, on 30 May 2024.
Follow the Camino joined a tough field of competition in the ‘Operational Excellence in Tourism & Entertainment’ category. The...
Uniworld’s 3rd Annual Impact Report Highlights Sustainability Progress
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled its third annual Impact Report, a comprehensive overview of the company's strides towards sustainability in alignment with The Travel Corporation's (TTC) overarching strategy, "How We Tread Right."
Lead by Julie Higgins, Uniworld's dedicated Sustainability Officer, the report outlines...
Albania to Profit from Surge in Inbound Tourism, WTTC says
Albania is set to blossom as a European holiday destination over the next 10 years – with its growth surge already evident – according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The global tourism organisation has predicted that tourism will contribute around L608.5bn (Albanian...
Intrepid Travel Launches Rail-Focused Trip Range
Adventure and responsible travel specialist Intrepid Travel has launched a new trip range dedicated to rail travel which includes 40 trips and three brand new itineraries: Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure, Paris to Istanbul, and Paris to Rome by Rail.
The range caters to the rising trend...
